Ciprofloxacin
(Ciloxan). Corneal ulcers:
2 drops q15 minutes x six hours, then 2 drops every 30
minutes for the remainder of the first day. Day #2:
instill 2 drops in the affected eye hourly. Day 3rd -14th: ,
place 2 drops in the affected eye q4h. Treatment may
be continued after 14 days if corneal re-epithelialization
has not occurred.

(Side note: when adding the
cefazolin to the artificial tears, aseptically remove the
dropper head in a laminar flow hood. Do not attempt to use a
needle through the dropper head, which may alter the
intended drop size).

(Side note: when adding the
tobramycin or gentamicin to the respective container,
aseptically remove the dropper head in a laminar flow hood.
Do not attempt to use a needle through the dropper head,
which may alter the intended drop size).

Vancomycin
ophthalmic drops

(Usual
concentration: 25-50 mg/ml). Some studies have found the 25
mg/mL concentration to have similar efficacy compared to the
50mg/ml concentration and with better patient tolerance.

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